Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 13,117, Nathaniel Gage, Mass. New York

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Gage, Nathaniel
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8617
New York
Nathaniel Sage
of Onondaga in the State of New York who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Dwight of the Regt. commanded by Col. Porter in the * Mass. * Militia time for 16 mos.
★ Mass. and N. Y. Febr. 6/66. Records completed.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 20 Dollars 00 Cents per ann. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of Ap l 1833 and sent to R. L. H. Esq. Q. C. Onondaga
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $40 00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept. 1 - 10 00 $50 00
{ Revolutionary Claim Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk Book E Vol. 4. Page 20

11. 482
Nathaniel Gage
So Fayette
Cardiff Post office

State of New York } Onondaga County } On the Eighth day of September in the year of Our Lord One thousand eight hundred and thirty two personally appeared before John Smith Esquire one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Onondaga (at the house of Nathaniel Gage in the town of La Fayette in said County of Onondaga) the said claimant by reason of Old age, sickness, debility and bodily infirmities being incapable of attending in person either in any of the Courts in said County or elsewhere Nathaniel Gage a resident of the Town of La Fayette in said County of Onondaga and State of New York aged sixty eight years the 25 th day of June last who being duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers viz) Col Porter Capt Elisha Dwight, Lieut White, about the first day of July 1779 and left the service about the middle of August thereafter having enlisted for one month only as a volunteer. On the first day of September 1779 In Capt Montague's company White Lieutenant, in Col Chapin's regiment and served until the last of November thereafter being the term of his enlistment. In January he enlisted in Col Warner's company, Major Daniel Dickinson. Capt John Thompson, 1 st Lieut Joseph Howe 2 nd do Josiah Benjamin when he remained for three years - at his several enlistments he resided in the town of Amherst in the state of Massachusetts - he was not in very battle - he marched from Amherst to Belcher, from there to New London in the state of Connecticut - came back to Amherst

and marched to Albany - on the third enlistment he was stationed in Albany County and was employed on guard in watching the River & in scouting parties when his term of service expired - He hereby relinquishes any claim whatever to a pension or an annuity except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state. he has no documentary evidence & knows no other than his own knowledge That during the term of his enlistments he was acquainted with Major Scott Captain Austin, Capt Fogg - Captain Holden -
Sworn to & subscribed } the day and year aforesaid }
Nathaniel Gage
John Smith a Judge of Onondaga common Pleas
We Solomon Gardner a clergyman residing in the town of Onondaga in said county of Onondaga and Theodore Mervin residing in said La Fayette hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Nathaniel Gage who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be 68 years of age, that he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion
Sworn & subscribed }
the day & year aforesaid.
John Smith a Judge
of Onondaga common Pleas
{ Solomon Gardner Theodore Mervin
And the said John Smith Esquire a judge of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the county of Onondaga, doth hereby declare his opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named officer

was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states - And the said John Smith further testifies, that it appears to him that the said Solomon Gardner who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in the town of Onondaga Onondaga and that Theodore Merwin who has also signed the same is a resident in the town of La Fayette and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit -
John Smith a Judge of Onondaga common Pleas
State of New York County of Onondaga
¶ I, Reuben S. Hef Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County do hereby certify that John Smith whose name is above subscribed, was on the eighth day of September 1832, to wit is one of the judges of the said Court of Common Pleas, which is a Court of record, and that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his several signatures above subscribed are genuine Witness my hand and Official Seal Seal this 10th day of September 1832.
R. S. Hef Clerk
he enlisted in Col Vanvortan, Major Daniel Dickinson. Capt John Thompson, 1st Lieut Joseph Moore or so do Josiah Benjamin when he remained for three years - at his several enlistments he resided in the town of Amherst in the state of Massachusetts - he was not in any battle - he marched from Amherst to Welcher, from there to New London in the state of Connecticut - came back to Amherst

admitted.
6 mo. Private.
$20:00

State of New York Onondaga County ss. On the fifth  third day of April in one thousand eight hundred and thirty three, at the town of Lafayette in said county of Onondaga, before the Hon. the Hon. John D. Doolittle  John Doolittle , one of the Justices  Revere of the court of Common Pleas for said county , personally appeared Nathaniel Gage, aged 68 years, (who by reason of old age and bodily infirmities, being unable to attend in person any of the courts in said county or elsewhere), who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the follow- ing supplemental declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the acts of Congress passed June 26th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated That on or about the first day of July 1779 he en- tered the service as a substitute for one Silas Robbins (who was one of a company organized in the town of Am- herst in the state of Massachusetts, for the purpose of marching to the defense of their country when called on by the proper authority) That he immedia- te-ly marched through, Belcher, Brimfield, Wilim- ington & so to New London in Connecticut, where he was attached to Captain Elijah Dwights Company in Colonel Porter Regiment of Massachusetts Militia. That he under- stood at the time and believes that he was called into service by the order of the commanding officer at New London. That the British fleet had none in sight and the militia were called in to guard the town. That he remained in service at New London aforesaid for about five weeks, when the whole company was discharged by Colonel Porter & he then returned to Amherst aforesaid. The name of the 1st Lieut in the aforesaid company was White. That on the first of September 1779

he again entered the service of the United States as a substitute for one Lee. Thinks his name was Amos Lee who was one of the militia of the said town of Amherst, and elapsed as aforesaid, and immediately marched through Hadley, North Hampton, West Hampton, Great Barrington & C. to Albany in the state of New York, where he was attached to Captain Montagues company, Lieutenants name, White in colonel Chapins Regiment of Massachusetts Infantry, Militia. That he was called into service by the authority of the commanding officer at Albany as he was then informed and believes to be true. That he remained in service at Albany aforesaid for the term of three months when he and the whole company was discharged by colonel Chapin. That at the time the time he entered the service in each of the above mentioned campaigns, he resided at Amherst in the state of Massachusetts. That while he was in service at New London he was engaged for the most part of the time erecting fortifications that while he was at Albany for the most of the time did garrison duty. In June 1780 he came to reside in the town of Stillwater, in the county of Saratoga, state of New York. That he was immediately enrolled as one of the militia in that town, and belonged to the frontier Regiment of the State which was commanded by colonel Van Keulen. That the whole Regiment was required to be equipped and in readiness to march at a moments warning to the defence of their country. That during that summer there came an alarm. That the enemy were on their way from Canada. That he immediately rendezvoused with his company which was commanded by captain John Thompson and was immediately marched to Fort

enemy were on their way from Canada. That he immediately rendezvoused with his company which was commanded by Captain John Thompson at Stillwater, and was immediately marched to Fort
at Stillwater, and was immediately marched to Fort Edward, and from there to Lake George, at the head of which stood Fort George when there was a garrison of about seventy five men of the Continent- al troops. That before the militia detachment to which he belonged arrived, the Fort had been taken by the enemy, who had retreated towards Canada. That he was in the service at this time about two weeks when the detachment returned home. That from the month of June 1780 until the year 1783 being three years he resided in Stillwater aforesaid, and was a member of Captain John Thompson's Company of Militia in Colonel Van Keuren's Regiment. That the enemy consisting of Indians and Tories were frequently in the habit of committing depredations on the inhabitants of the frontier, and whenever information was given of the approach of the enemy, the militia were immediately called out for the defense of the frontier, during one of the excursions of the enemy, they burned the town of Milton and a part of Ballston. That after Fort George was captured, a small Fort was erected at Saratoga which was the place of Rendezvous in case of an alarm, & where the troops received their orders. That during the three years as above mentioned he was very often called out on an alarm. Sometimes he went out with a scouting party, at other times was required to remain at Saratoga, and perform garrison duty. That he cannot state precisely the length of time he was in the service in each town nor the number of times he was called out, by reason of his old age and the consequent loss of memory.

but that he stood as a minute man ready to march at a moments warning during the three years, and during the said three years he was in actual service, at least two months, and in consequence of the exposed situation of the northern frontier at that time, the inhabitants were not allowed to follow their usual  peculiar avocations without frequent annoyance, and constant alarm, on account of the skulking enemy there, in their neighborhood. That this defendant in the above entitled cause has performed more than five months good and faithful service for the United States, during the war of the Revolution. That while in service at and near Saratoga he was, as quartermaster with Major Scott, Captain Dustin, Hogg & Holden of the continental line. That he was born in the town of Pelham, in the state of New Hampshire, on the 25 th day of June 1764. By information received from his parents, has no record of his age. That at the age of five years he removed with his father to Saratoga where he resided until the year 1779 when he went to reside in Amsterdam, aforesaid. That after the Peace of 1783 he resided at Saratoga  Stillwater until something more than one year. Then removed to the town of Greenwich now Washington Co. N.Y. where he resided until the year 1806. Then removed to the town & county of Onondaga N.Y. where he resided until the year 1823. Then removed to Salina Onondaga Co. where he resided two years. Then removed to Syracuse Onondaga County in which town he now resides. That while in service at Saratoga there was a part of a Regiment stationed there of the continental line commanded by Maj. Scott.

in what town he now resides. That while in service at Saratoga there was a part of a Regiment stationed there of the Continental line commanded by Maj. Scott.
He never received a written discharge but was verbally discharged by his commanding officer at each and every time he left the service. That he is known in this present neighborhood to the Revd. Solomon Gardner and Theodore Allen who can testify as to his character for truth & morality and the time of his service as a soldier of the Revolution.
That in the month of July 1781 he was called out on account to oppose a party of the Enemy coming from Canada as was supposed with the intention of attacking the Garrison at Saratoga and burning Schuyler Mills - that he was called out in the Militia - the Captain was Nestor Duncan - Grant was Ensign at the Garrison and they both defeated and went over to the Enemy - As soon as a sufficient number were collected we marched under the command of Major Dickinson Lieut. Doty & Lieut. Benjamin with a part of the Garrison in pursuit of the 8 days - Enemy who retreated towards Canada - We were in service eight days at this time for which I claim -
On the month of October 1781 he was again called out on account of the Enemy approaching Lake George - We rendezvoused at the Garrison at Saratoga - Scouts were sent out the Enemy retreated to Canada and the Militia of which he was one remained at the Garrison on duty - He was out ten days in actual service - We were under the same officers as last mentioned -
That in the month of November 1781 he was again called out on account of opposing the Enemy as it was thought they intended driving the cattle in the town Argyle now in Washington County - We met at the Garrison - We marched under the command of Capt. Gray of the Garrison.

4 6 Adjutant Genl & Lieut Genl - Crossed the River at Saratoga Marched to Fort Edward from thence to Schenectady in Argyle - where we collected all the cattle horses and sheep we could find and drove to De Ryders ferry now town of Easton Opposite the Garrison at Saratoga left there in care of the owners who came with us - then re-crossed the river marched with the Garrison and was then discharged near from home in the service at this time seven days -
Subscribed and sworn before me April 3 rd 1833
Abiel Davison
Catharine Gage
State of New York } ss. I Reuben S. Hest Clerk of the said County County of Onondaga } do certify that Abiel Davison Esquire before whom the preceding Affidavit purports to have been sworn was at the date of the same one of the Justices of the peace in and for the said County and that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his name subscribed to the jurat of said affidavit to be his proper hand writing and genuine signature. Witness my hand and seal of Office this 6 th day of April 1833. R. S. Hest Clerk -
admitted 6 mo. Private $20.00

No 11472
Nathaniel Page ~ ~ ~
letter reg. specific details of character of citizen
Dec 27/1832
P 183.

No 11472
BRIEF in the case of Nathaniel Gage of La Fayette - County of Onondaga - in the State of New York (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?
Before a Judge
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
Yes
3. How old is he?
68 years
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 1779 July 1 — 1 — private Capt. Elijah Dwight - Col. Porter   1779 Sep. 1 — 3 — " Capt. Montague - Col. Chapin   1780 June 3 — — " Capt. Geo. Thompson - Maj. Dicken Col. Vanvleet  
5. In what battles was he engaged?
none
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?
at Amherst - Massachusetts
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
By traditional evidence
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
James Bod
Examining Clerk.

Nathaniel Gage Lafayette Ky.
A. H. Hays

War Department
Pension Office
Dec 26 th 1832
Sir
Your claim has been examined, and your papers herewith returned. The Department has no knowledge of any militia corps of the State of New York, which was engaged in a continuous service of 3 Years.
The character of the service in which you were engaged is very imperfectly disclosed in the declaration. It is therefore indispensable that you (that you), should state fully in a supplemental declaration, the precise period of actual service in the field or garrison under military orders, the authority by which the corps was organized, embodied, and commanded, the objects contemplated by their operations, and all the circumstances and events connected with their movements, which may throw any light upon the character of the service for which you claim.
The act provides a rateable pension; and dates & periods are therefore important.
I am Respectfully Yr. Obt Servt. J L Edwards
Mr. Nathaniel Gage Cardiff Lafayette N.Y.

TELEPHONE, WOBURN 19
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT OF EASTERN MIDDLESEX HOLDEN AT WOBURN
EDWARD F. JOHNSON, JUSTICE ARTHUR E. GAGE, CLERK
GEORGE S. LITTLEFIELD, SPECIAL JUSTICES JOHN G. MAGUIRE.
WOBURN, MASS., March 30 1905
Dear Sir:--
Will you kindly send me a statement of the military history Thaddeus Gage, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, appearing on the pension roll of 1840, so called, as of Conesus, Livingston County, N.Y.
Also of Nathaniel Gage appearing on the same roll as of Lafayette, Onondaga County N. Y.
Yours respectfully, Arthur E. Gage
8917

apl. 8, 1905 Hist. to Arthur E. Gage, Northern Mass. 7
Newman
1311 24 INVALID.
File No. 13 117
Nathaniel Gage Paris R.R. man
Act: June 9 th 1832.
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 135
[Arrangement of 1870.]